Nursing homes should ensure their readiness for the launch of the 2023 MDS 3.0 v1.18.11 on Oct. 1^st by reviewing the tools and trainings developed by LeadingAge National and CMS.

The webinar will outline the contents of a valuable quality assurance process to assist in quality sustainability and ongoing process improvements.

The CDC predicts a moderate COVID wave and typical waves of flu and RSV this respiratory disease season, but warns that a strain on the health care system could be possible depending on various factors. To assist clinicians, the CDC will be holding a COCA Call to update providers on Wed., Sept. 19, 2023 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET.

Next SNF Open Door Forum scheduled for 2 p.m. on Aug. 31^st.

The final version of the Long-Term Care Facility RAI 3.0 User’s Manual Version 1.18.11 is effective Oct. 1, 2023.

Since hitting the low point for 2023 in early July, the statewide COVID-19 hospital admissions rate continues a moderate but steady climb.

Communities that actively manage their compliance thresholds will be more likely to avoid the 2 percent reduction in their APU.

Latest figures show a continuing increase in cases across the state.